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This week, the city council voted 4-1 to proceed with a master plan agreement with Farnsworth Group for around $19,000.

Galesburg City Council on Monday, June 20th, had a full and diverse agenda. They approved facade grant agreements for both The Bar 65 and Iron Spike. The projects both are primarily funded by the businesses but will allow two downtown establishments to grow and improve their facades. Aldermen approved an ordinance that now allows the keeping of bees in residential areas. The keepers just have to acquire proper licensing from the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Interim City Manager Wayne Carl also provided a quick update on the Hawthorne Pools. He says rusting isn't as bad as feared ho...

Galesburg City Council on Monday night approved a Housing Repair Assistance Program that will put dollars toward helping residents bring their homes up to code. The Council set a goal in their strategic planning sessions this year to improve the condition of Galesburg's existing housing. The program would provide grants up to $4,500 for moderate-to-low income homeowners Eligible activities are meant to bring homes into compliance with housing standards and adopted construction codes and ordinances by using licensed/registered contractors to make repairs. Some eligible activities include i...

Grants of up to $4,500 will be available for low- and moderate-income owner-occupied homes.

The Galesburg’s City Council voted to establish a new housing repair assistance program, during a Monday, June 6 meeting.